Southwest Airline Career Page · 1 day ago
Heavy MX Project Manager
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$126K/yr - $140K/yrSouthwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment and fostering personal growth for its employees. As a Heavy Maintenance Project Manager, you will coordinate critical maintenance operations, ensuring that Aircraft Maintenance Technicians have the necessary resources to maintain fleet reliability and safety.
Airlines/Aviation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide Production a daily plan, making certain everyone is aligned with duties and production goals are being met
Work on root-cause analysis and drive change when goals go unmet
Lead pre-post dock meetings to ensure compliance and standardization amongst shifts
Act as a liaison between Production and all other departments (Appearance, Engineering, Inspection, and Materials) to resolve conflicts in priorities
Lead evaluation of Routine & Non-Routine tasks for labor hours and spans
Work to lead a resolution of any discrepancies
Coordinate and lead special projects as directed by Production Leadership and in support of department initiatives
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Airframe and Powerplant License
Must be able to attain a United States Passport
Must be able to obtain a SIDA (Secured Identification Display Area) badge and meet all local airport requirements
Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency
Knowledge of the requirements of Southwest's FAA-approved Maintenance Procedures Manual
Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to comprehend technical documents related to aircraft maintenance
Ability to work efficiently under stress and short deadlines as part of an integrated Team
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Some travel may be required
May be required to work additional hours including nights and weekends to support Production working a 24-hour clock
Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in: Airline maintenance, 737 heavy maintenance management
Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in: Production planning, MPM, and FAA policies, and procedures
Benefits
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit
Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
Company
Southwest Airline Career Page
At Southwest Airlines we connect People to what’s important in their lives—that also means connecting our Employees to what’s important in their lives! Our Employees value the opportunity to work hard, be creative, and have fun on the job.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
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